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Loft Conversion approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 83.6% of loft conversion applications, based on 159 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

83.6%
loft conversion approval rate
159
Loft Conversion decisions
133
Approved
26
Refused
93.2%
South Downs overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the South Downs average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in South Downs

Loft Conversion (159 decided)
83.6%
South Downs all applications (10,988 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in South Downs

Garage / Parking (1,505 decided)
90.6%
Rear Extension (978 decided)
93.4%
Outbuilding (921 decided)
94.9%
Extension (General) (809 decided)
93.6%
Side Extension (547 decided)
92.3%
Dormer (420 decided)
88.1%
82.0%
Conservatory (371 decided)
94.9%
New Build (242 decided)
84.7%
Annex (202 decided)
89.1%
Front Extension (110 decided)
92.7%
86.3%
Basement (68 decided)
94.1%
75.8%
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